October 10, 2024

Hawkins

Wellington City

FULL TIME & OTHER

Site Manager

Reference #

15487

Posted on

10 Oct 2024

Closes on

07 Nov 2024 17:00

Location(s)

Wellington

Expertise

Site Manager

Work type(s)

Permanent, Full Time

Position description

At the top of your game and looking to build your career with a commercial constructor at the top of theirs? It's time to apply at Hawkins.
We are New Zealand's leading construction company and deliver some of New Zealand's largest and most iconic projects. From schools to office towers, university buildings to healthcare facilities, seismic strengthening to heritage restorations, Hawkins deliver complex, specialised, and high-profile projects in all sectors. We're not only building the country from the ground up - but we're also building people's careers too.
The role
To meet the needs of our current and secured future projects, we have an opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join our Wellington team. The right person will help us not only with the delivery of key projects but also increase our capabilities within the region.
We are looking for:
Candidates who have a solid commercial construction background in Site management. They will have the drive and tenacity to drive projects to be delivered at the highest standard. A successful performance record of running projects on programme are necessary to be considered. Ideally, you will have a solid understanding of NZ building regulations and standards and construction methodologies and a passion for Health & Safety and a track record of providing strong on-site leadership.
Experience working on commercial projects will be an advantage to be successful for this position. Furthermore, you will have a strong understanding of the New Zealand building industry as well as a sound technical capability and credibility.
To be considered for this role you will have:

A minimum of 3 years' site management experience, ideally with a main contractor
Exposure to running site teams across a range of construction projects from $1m to $30m+.
Solid understanding of relevant legislation and industry compliance standards
Strong focus on planning and working to the program at hand
Solid knowledge of construction methodologies
Passion for health & safety and providing strong leadership and enforcement of company policies and procedures
Strong people and leadership skills with the ability to manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders using positive means.
A relevant trade or tertiary qualification is preferred, but not essential.

Why Hawkins
When you join Hawkins, you'll be part of a driven, passionate and energetic team that strives to always exceed the expectations of our clients. You'll have the opportunity to build a successful career with a market-leading company alongside proven industry experts.
For confidential enquires please contact Tracey Standring (People & Culture Lead) at recruitment@hawkins.co.nz. Note applications will only be accepted via our careers site.
The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.